The IntercontinentalExchange http://www.theice.com The IntercontinentalExchange, as stated on their website, "operates regulated global futures exchanges and over-the-counter (OTC) markets for agricultural, energy, equity index and currency contracts, as well as credit derivatives".

Investment Company Institute (ICI) http://www.ici.org/ One part of the mission of ICI is..."promoting public understanding of mutual funds and other investment companies." The Investor Education section of the site contains articles explaining different aspect of mutual fund investing.

Morningstar http://www.morningstar.com/ The leader in mutual fund data and ratings. With a free membership to this site, users can track investments, access daily market news and commentary, view snapshots on investments and interact in online forums.

MoneyChimp http://www.moneychimp.com An investor education site that simplifies basic investing concepts. Sections of the site are devoted to index funds, stock valuation, understanding annual reports, and volatility.